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Funding in pharma surges in December 2024, reached $69.8 mn

Express Pharma

Funding in the pharma and healthcare space surged 1440.84 per cent to $69.8 million in December 2024 from $4.53 million in November 2024. This is also a 6.93 per cent decline in funding in December 2024, when compared with the $75 million in December 2023. Most of the funding raised by this space in December this year came from early-stage rounds, which accounted for 78.9 per cent of the investments.

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Educating Patients about Generic Drugs: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

Generic drugs play a crucial role in providing affordable medication options to patients. However, many individuals still harbor misconceptions and doubts about the efficacy and safety of generic alternatives. As healthcare professionals, it’s our responsibility to educate patients about generic drugs and empower them to make informed decisions about their treatment options.

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Diabetes medicine could help people drink less alcohol, research suggests

The Pharmacist

A diabetes medication which is thought to target the brains reward centre could be effective in reducing alcohol use in the future, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Nottingham analysed whether GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) could help people cut down the amount of alcohol they consume. The findings are published ineClinicalMedicineand […] The post Diabetes medicine could help people drink less alcohol, research suggests appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Five Key Skills for Pharmacy Residents

ID Stewardship

In this article, five key skills for pharmacy residents are identified and discussed. Authored by:Asma Alamri, Pharm.D. &Huda Almalki, Pharm.D. Post-Graduate Year-1Pharmacy Residents, Taif Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia Mentored by: Sameer Alzaidi, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP System-Wide Post-Graduate Year-1Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Taif Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia UNDER CONSTRUCTION Article Posted January 2024 According to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP a reside

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Trends 2025: Redefining the pharma supply chain

Express Pharma

Supply chain management used to be simpleor at least it seemed that way. You produced goods, stored them, and shipped them out, hoping everything stayed on track. But today, the pharmaceutical supply chain has transformed and become more complex. Its no longer just about moving products; its about resilience, sustainability, and delivering life-changing medicines to patients when they need them most.

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Optimizing Your Drug Patent Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide for Pharmaceutical Companies

Drug Patent Watch

A robust patent strategy can make or break a company’s success. With billions of dollars invested in research and development, protecting your intellectual property is not just importantit’s essential. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the intricacies of optimizing your drug patent strategy, ensuring that your innovations are safeguarded and your market position is strengthened.

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Avoiding Medicare Penalties: Navigating Challenges with PharmD Live Solutions

PharmD Live

Medicares increasing focus on quality metrics in 2025 presents critical challenges for healthcare providers. With penalties for non-compliance reaching as high as 9% of reimbursements, practices risk significant financial and operational strain. By leveraging solutions like PharmD Live, providers can navigate these challenges effectively, safeguard revenue and improve patient care.

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ICEXPO announces Pharma Live Expo 2025 in Mumbai from April 17-19

Express Pharma

The 3rd edition of Pharma Live Expo & Summit will be held from April 17 to 19, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Organised by ICEXPO Consults in collaboration with the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA), the event is supported by, Federation of Pharmaceutical and Allied Products Merchant Exports (FPME) & Federation of Pharma Entrepreneurs (FOPE) along with key industry stakeholders.

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FDA issues first recommendations on AI for drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time, issued draft guidance on using artificial intelligence (AI) intended to support a regulatory decision about a drug or biological product. The guidelines address the safety, effectiveness or quality of these medicines. FDA has previously published a discussion paper that was produced to inform its guidance on AI in pharmaceutical drug development.

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NPA ramps up collective action threat as pharmacy contract delays continue

The Pharmacist

Continued delays to the community pharmacy contract for 2024/25 may leave pharmacies with 'little choice' but to withdraw services from patients, the chair of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned. With negotiations still yet to recommence more than nine months after the pharmacy contract was due to begin, the NPA has warned that some […] The post NPA ramps up collective action threat as pharmacy contract delays continue appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Curious Case of Anisocoria

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

A 3-month-old male with no past medical history was brought to the emergency department for evaluation of newly asymmetric pupils. The infant appeared to be asymptomatic per parents, without any behavior changes or associated symptoms noted. The patients mother noticed her sons left pupil was dilated and unresponsive to light the morning of presentation.

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How GPS tracking is transforming employee management in pharma sales 

Express Pharma

Udit Agarwal, CEO & Founder, TrackOlap explains that from real-time location monitoring and automated attendance tracking to route optimisation and compliance assurance, GPS technology offers multifaceted benefits that enhance efficiency, accountability, and client satisfaction In pharma sales, effective employee management is critical for ensuring business success and fostering strong client relationships.

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STAT+: With a major patent cliff coming, will JPM play host to some serious deal-making?

STAT

SAN FRANCISCO — Next week brings the return of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, and with it another fabled opportunity for companies in the industry to court possible mergers, acquisitions, and licensing deals. This year, there will be even greater pressure to make a good match, as the pharmaceutical industry, which drives more than $1 trillion in economic activity and thousands of jobs, faces one of the largest patent cliffs in recent history.

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BREAKING: Government 'partially accepts' pharmacy funding recommendations

The Pharmacist

The government has responded to recommendations made by a parliamentary committee's report on pharmacy in May. Writing in response to the report, pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock said he recognised 'that there is still much more to be done' to support the sector, and pledged to 'make further progress' to expand the role of pharmacy professionals […] The post BREAKING: Government 'partially accepts' pharmacy funding recommendations appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk sponsored British pharmacies in pursuit of sales

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Danish drug company gave money for Google ads to promote weight loss services and received data on web traffic and prescriptions The Danish drug company Novo Nordisk provided hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of sponsorship to pharmacies including Boots and Lloyds as it sought to boost sales of its slimming drugs in Britain, the Observer can reveal.

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CILICANT is changing the way we think about active packaging

Express Pharma

What is CILICANT’s vision for the future of active pharma packaging, and how do you see it contributing to the overall goals of the pharma industry? Active packaging does more than maintain stability; it empowers the pharma industry to deliver medications that are safer and more effective. CILICANT is changing the way we think about active packaging, making it a key player in healthcare innovation.

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Pharma’s big patent cliff, more obesity fundraising, and a failed ALS study

STAT

Why could we see more deal-making at this year’s J. P. Morgan Healthcare conference? Why are investors concerned about a slowdown in U.S. biotech innovation? And what are the hosts’ New Year’s resolutions? We discuss all that and more on this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” STAT’s biotech podcast.

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New PAGB president pledges to advocate for community pharmacy

The Pharmacist

The new president of over-the-counter medicines manufacturers trade body PAGB has pledged to raise awareness of the 'valuable role that community pharmacy'. Mike Knowland, whose appointment was announced by PAGB this week, has previously been the organisation's vice-president. He has also worked with Unilever, Philips, Coty and Bayer, where he has been the general manager […] The post New PAGB president pledges to advocate for community pharmacy appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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ePI rollout backed in new paper by pharmaceutical bodies

European Pharmaceutical Review

Three industry bodies have produced a joint position paper highlighting recommendations for adopting a harmonised implementation of electronic Product Information (ePI) leaflets. The electronic Product Information] ePI platform will serve as a single source of trustworthy information, fostering transparency and regulatory efficiency across the EU The pharmaceutical industry associations, European Federation Of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), Medicines for Europe and Associati

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DPDP Rules call for stringent data protection, consent management

Express Pharma

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 (Rules) for public consultation and stakeholder feedback. These Rules aim to support the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA) which received presidential assent on August 11, 2023. The window for feedback closes on February 18, 2025.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA guidance on AI, meds releasing ‘forever chemicals,’ and more

STAT

Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is, although we concede this may depend on your tolerance for frigid temperatures. Nonetheless, blue skies and a shiny sun are enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are hunting wildlife and we are engaged in the usual rituals — firing up the coffee kettle in order to brew a cup of stimulation (the choice today, hazelnut mocha) and foraging for items of interest.

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Majority of practice pharmacists plan to stay in sector in five years' time

The Pharmacist

EXCLUSIVE Seven in 10 pharmacists working in general practice or primary care networks (PCNs) see themselves working in the sector in five years' time, our snapshot survey has suggested. Almost 250 pharmacists working in general practice or community settings were asked about their career intentions in the coming years, as part of a survey carried […] The post Majority of practice pharmacists plan to stay in sector in five years' time appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Reuters Pharma USA 2025

Pharma Marketing Network

Reuters Pharma USA 2025 will unite senior pharma leaders across commercial, marketing, medical affairs, patient engagement, market access, real world evidence and data for two days of learnings in Philadelphia. The 2025 agenda is streamed by priority spotlighting use cases and tangible learnings across the key topic areas of customer engagement, tools and technology, value demonstration, and future proofing strategies.

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Heart failure market to grow at 9.6 per cent CAGR in 7MM during 2022-32

Express Pharma

With pipeline approvals of varying mechanisms of action and an influx of newly diagnosed patients, the heart failure (HF) market is expected to grow at a 9.6 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from $13.5 billion in 2022 to $33.7 billion in 2032 across the seven major markets (7MM*), forecasts GlobalData. GlobalDatas report, Heart Failure: Seven-Market Drug Forecast and Market Analysis Update, reveals that the US will contribute the most to the growth of the HF market due to the higher

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STAT+: Generic GLP-1 drugs could help Medicare drive a harder bargain for Ozempic and Wegovy

STAT

The advent of the first generic GLP-1 drugs could help Medicare negotiate a lower price for the highly sought after diabetes and obesity medication semaglutide , according to experts familiar with the price-negotiation program and STAT’s review of documents from the first round of negotiations.

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Hub and spoke changes 'likely in late 2025' but supervision legislation 'not imminent'

The Pharmacist

Changes to allow hub and spoke dispensing between different legal entities are likely to come in late 2025, Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has said. But changes to supervision legislation are not imminent, although the General Pharmaceutical Society (GPhC) and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) are expected to update their standards and guidance.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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IDDI announces two new appointments to its leadership team

Pharmafile

The International Drug Development Institute (IDDI) has announced changes to its executive leadership team to strengthen the companys leadership and operational capabilities. Tim Davis has been announced as chief executive officer, bringing over 25 years of experience to the role. Tim has previously worked in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and digital health sectors, leading strategic […] The post IDDI announces two new appointments to its leadership team appeared first on Pharmafile.

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Kindeva Drug Delivery, Emervax partner to bring less painful vaccines

Express Pharma

Kindevas microneedle array patch provides an accurate, reliable intradermal delivery of Emervaxs emxRNA vaccines, making vaccines less painful and more convenient Kindeva Drug Delivery, a global CDMO and drug delivery expert, and Emervax, a developer of a proprietary circular RNA-based vaccine platform (emxRNA), announced an exclusive partnership to co-develop its solid-coated microneedle array patch for Emervax’ next-generation emxRNA platform.

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STAT+: FDA’s new guidance on AI in drug development centers the risk introduced by the technology

STAT

After nearly a decade of machine learning innovation in the drug industry, the Food and Drug Administration Monday published its first draft guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in the development of drugs and biological products. The guidance comes as drug regulatory submissions citing AI have increased exponentially. In an interview with STAT in October, the FDA’s Tala Fakhouri, who co-leads the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s AI Council, said the agency has r

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Working with community pharmacy as primary care engagement lead

The Pharmacist

PCN pharmacist Gurvinder Najran shares insights into the role of a pharmacist PCN engagement lead and the outcomes of a 12-month hypertension case-finding pilot study Q. Tell us about your role as primary care engagement lead and your support for community pharmacy I serve as a primary care prescribing pharmacist within general practice, and I […] The post Working with community pharmacy as primary care engagement lead appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.